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Comic-Con 2011 Has Arrived [PICS]

Comic-Con International has once again descended upon on San Diego. As usual, comic lovers, would-be super heros, movie buffs, costume wearers, celebrities and, of course, Twihards have taken over the city's Convention Center and Gaslamp District.

Showtime has a huge presence. The network is aggressively promoting all of its shows — especially with cast signings, sessions and bus decals — and will be hosting a party Thursday evening to preview the Dexter Slice of LIfe social game for Facebook. We hear the game will allow players to stalk their victims and satisfy the "dark passenger."

Even group texting app GroupMe is riding the Dexter-Comic-Con wave. The Dexter mobile application was updated Thursday with the GroupMe API to allow fans to chat with their friends from inside the application.

Digital comics and entertainment platform Graphic.ly has traveled to the southwest to reach a captive comic book audience. In anticipation of the show, the startup souped-up its comic reader to include interactive and rich media extras.

Speaking of comic books, the hot iOS and Android game Cut the Rope is getting the comic book treatment thanks to a licensing agreement with Ape Entertainment. Comic-Con attendees can check out a preview of the graphic novel series and look out for Om Nom on the show floor.

There's also a QR code scavenger hunt for Voltron fans. "The Hunt to Form Voltron" tasks attendees to find the five Voltron lion standees and their corresponding QR codes for a chance to win prizes from THQ, Mattel, WEP, Viz Media and Classic Media.

Plus, take a stroll through the Comic-Con Expo Hall and you'll see a bevy of Facebook and Twitter decals tacked on to booths as brands big and small attempt to promote their social media accounts.

And we're just scratching surface. Seeing or hearing about anything digital or social media-related at this year's San Diego Comic-Con? Let us know in the comments.

Check out our photos from the Expo Hall floor and the surrounding San Diego downtown area.

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View From the Pedestrian Bridge

A pedestrian bridge, adjacent to Petco Park, opened earlier in the year. Comic-Con attendees now have a better way to cross between the Convention Center and the downtown area.

The Pedestrian Bridge

Twilight Lines

Twilight fans wait in line for a sneak peek at the upcoming movie.

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Twilight fans wait in line for a sneak peek at the upcoming movie.

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Comic-Con Lines

Lines, lines, lines and more lines. Comic-Con attendees won't be able to escape them.

Comic-Con Swag Bag

Come to Comic-Con and you'll get one of these ginormous bags to tote around all of your swag.

Comic-Con Programs

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Todd McFarlane Signs Autographs

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The LEGO Booth

LEGO provided a bevy of LEGOs for children and adults to play with.

The LEGO Booth

The LEGO Booth

LEGO provided a bevy of LEGOs for children and adults to play with.

The LEGO Booth

The LEGO Booth

The LEGO Booth

New Super Hero LEGOs

New Super Hero LEGOs

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New Super Hero LEGOs

The LEGO Booth

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Voltron

Voltron

Mattel Booth

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The Nick Shop

The Nick Shop

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Look, It's Hulk Hogan!

Hulk Hogan signs autographs at Comic-Con.

Look, It's Hulk Hogan!

Hulk Hogan signs autographs and poses for pictures at Comic-Con.

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Cut the Rope at Ape Entertainment Booth

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Pop-Up Food Truck Court

Pop-Up Food Truck Court

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Hugh Jackman promotes Real Steel at Comic Con by posing with fans.

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Hugh Jackman at Comic Con

Hugh Jackman promotes Real Steel at Comic Con by passing out film posters.

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